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Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia

Gastonia, NC·6 verified quotes*

Sep 13, 2025Dec 17, 2025· Score updated Apr 7, 2026

C
79/100
Add-on Rate
50%of quotes

Avg $1,744 when present

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Price vs. Days on Lot

Vehicles in the upper-right are expensive and slow to sell — best negotiation opportunities.

7 negotiable
0d112d224d336d448d$7k$20k$34k$48k$61kDays on Lot
New
Used
Negotiable

Days on Market

How long vehicles have been listed. Older stock means more room to negotiate.

Fresh stock
Normal
Aging
Negotiate

Transparency Score Breakdown

Fee Transparency (30%)
70
Add-on Behavior (30%)
60
Price Accuracy (30%)
100
Data Quality (10%)
100
  • Doc fee ($799) is at or below NC average ($800)
  • Average dealer add-ons of $1,744 when present
  • Price accuracy is excellent — quotes closely match advertised prices

Doc Fee Comparison

This dealer$799
NC avg$800
National avg$400

Recent Quotes

Verified out-the-door prices from real transactions

3 vehicle transactions6 individual quotes

2025 Hyundai Santa Cruz

Limited (DCT) All-Wheel Drive90472AT5New3 quotes
$40,849
$799doc feeNo add-onsSaved $1,732
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

CalligraphyNew2 quotes
$57,143
$798doc fee$1,744add-ons
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2025 Hyundai Santa Fe HEV

Calligraphy (A6New
$50,686
$799doc fee$1,744add-ons
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Most Common Add-ons

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dealership for lifeavg $1,744
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia's doc fee?

Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia charges a typical documentation fee of $799. The NC average is $499. This is based on 6 verified OTD quotes in our database.

Does Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia add mandatory add-ons?

Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia adds an average of $872 in dealer add-ons when present. Ask for an itemized breakdown and negotiate to remove non-essential items like paint protection, nitrogen tire fill, or VIN etching.

Is Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia a good dealer?

Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia has a transparency score of 79/100, earning a Grade C. This score is based on their doc fees, add-on behavior, dealer markup, and data quality from 6 verified OTD quotes. This is an average score. Compare with nearby dealers before making a decision.

At a Glance

Minimal dealer markup above listing price
Doc fee ($799) is well above average ($499)
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Tips for Keith Hawthorne Hyundai Of Gastonia

  • Doc fee is $399 above national average. Ask if they'll match competitors or reduce it.
  • Expect ~$872 in add-ons. Items like "dealer accessories," paint protection, and theft deterrent are typically negotiable.
  • Dealer markup is about 5% below listing (excluding taxes). This dealer keeps fees very low.
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